Wednesday, June 18 2014

Wednesday, June 18 @ 4pmTweens in 4th-7th grades (ages 9 - 13) are invited to the library for an afternoon of building with Legos and hanging out. No registration is necessary and it's free. Thanks to our Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for providing the Legos for this very special program just for Tweens, including our pink Legos. Tween girl Lego lovers, we want you to join our club, too.

The program is free of charge and open to the public. Bring your lunch and enjoy the program as well as light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine. For more information contact Friends President, Toni Siriani at Toni825@hotmail.com or call the library at 827-6940.

Wednesday June 18 @ 2pmMain Library is hosting a Summer Family Film Series every Wednesday from June 18 through August 1 in the large meeting room. Bring the kids and enjoy free organic popcorn courtesy of Diane's Natural Foods. Today's movie will definitely help you "chill out" and "beat the heat." Explore the properties of water, especially the colder aspects, with this modern retelling of a classic fairytale. Rated PG.

Wednesday June 18 @ 3:30pmHey kids, beat the heat this summer by challenging your friends to a video game. Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 5pm, you can try out our Xbox, Xbox 360, Playstation 4, and Wii consoles in the Main Library large meeting room.

What better way to explore science than through magic and comedy? Join us for a great show with Magician Mark Alan. He delights and amazes kids of all ages. Please note: Summer Reading Program performances will be held at the Hastings Recreation Center gym at 400 E. Harris St. Please wear rubber soled shoes. And, don't forget to stop by the library for your summer reading log.

Meet Duffy the Storytime Bear around the parachute every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Want time to socialize? Stick around for the all new Duffy's Stay and Play, where parents and caregivers can chat and little ones can enjoy free play.

"Shake It Up" every Wednesday during a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts. We're reading some OUT OF THIS WORLD stories this week. This program is designed for a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.

Fizz Boom Read! Celebrate the beginning of summer reading with an "out of this world" party as we begin our summer of hands-on learning, science experiments, and make and take projects. Summer reading logs will be available for pick up and popsicles will be provided through partnership with The Hyppo, courtesy of the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.

Wednesday, June 18 @ 3pmCome into the library to play with our LEGO bricks and pieces. We supply the LEGO bricks and fun - all you need to bring is your imagination. There is no registration or fee for this program.

Wednesday, June 18 @ 2:30pm & 3:30pmCome to the library to see some amazing dog tricks, learn some dog training and safety tips from our local experts Silke, Julie, and some special K-9 friends. To ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the program, there will be 90 tickets available 1 hour before each show. Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that the Summer Reading Programs are designed for the school-age child.